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So look upon all the works of the most High; and there are two and two, one against another.
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I awaked up last of all, as one that gathereth after the grapegatherers: by the blessing of the Lord I profited, and filled my winepress like a gatherer of grapes.
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Consider that I laboured not for myself only, but for all them that seek learning.
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Hear me, O ye great men of the people, and hearken with your ears, ye rulers of the congregation.
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Give not thy son and wife, thy brother and friend, power over thee while thou livest, and give not thy goods to another: lest it repent thee, and thou intreat for the same again.
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As long as thou livest and hast breath in thee, give not thyself over to any.
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For better it is that thy children should seek to thee, than that thou shouldest stand to their courtesy.
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In all thy works keep to thyself the preeminence; leave not a stain in thine honour.
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At the time when thou shalt end thy days, and finish thy life, distribute thine inheritance.
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Fodder, a wand, and burdens, are for the ass; and bread, correction, and work, for a servant.
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If thou set thy servant to labour, thou shalt find rest: but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty.